Download Uniqcam Things You Should Know

Uniqcam
Things You Should Know
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SD Card may only be removed or replaced into the camera while turned ‘off’. If the
camera is left on during these processes, the SD card may become corrupted. This event is
NOT covered by warranty.
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The camera must be switched on (internal switch) for charging.
Red and green light on at the same time means the battery is low or there is a
software corruption.
Camera software updates can only be updated with the ‘Uniqcam’ 2GB Class 2 SD
Card supplied.
SD Cards may corrupt if removed from or replaced back into the camera while the
on-off switch is in ‘on’ position. (See above)
With respect to alternate SD Cards, we recommend using only high quality cards
from Toshiba or San Disk (Class 2, 4 or 10 only)
WLAN and 3G modems should be disconnected whilst the camera is being charged.
WLAN and 3G modems will only work fully if the camera battery charge is above
approximately 50%.
The ‘default’ mode for the camera is the capture mode with images stored on the SD
Card.
WLAN and 3G modems when sending Data (approx 400-500mA, but only during “fire
up”), use more power than the camera when it is in capture mode only. Hence
Standby time is reduced
Videos use more power and broadband width than photos. The larger the file size,
the more power the camera uses and the more 3G and WIFI band width is needed
for transmission (this may be an issue if WIFI and 3G signals are weak).
WIFI and 3G transmission speed is highly dependent on the strength of the service
providers’ signal and network conditions.
When WIFI and 3G capability is used, the battery life reduces according to the
frequency of the camera detections and the size of the capture files created.
The ‘standby’ time for the camera with no detections is at least 7 weeks. This time
frame reduces (with no power connected by either the charger or solar Hood)
according to the frequency of detections, the size and type of file captured and the
use or not of 3G or WIFI
The 3G cellular network can become overloaded and this may cause delays in photos
or videos being transmitted to emails.
Under normal 3G cellular network conditions and with a strong 3G signal, once a
capture is made, it will take 1-2 minutes for the modem to fire up. A further 20
seconds to send and SMS (if this is a chosen setting) and a further minute to transmit
the file to the 3G network.
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The camera will not operate and you will not be able to view captured images or
make settings, unless the following occurs:
o The camera software (firmware) is preinstalled in the camera. This is done by
switching on the camera while the ‘Uniqcam’ 2GB Class 2 SD Card (supplied)
is installed. The camera, after a little time, will indicate the down load of
firmware from the SD Card by red and green lights display. See User manual.
o The UI software is installed onto your Windows PC. This is done by installing
the ‘Uniqcam’ 2GB Class 2 SD Card (supplied) into your computer and down
loading the UI onto your computer (a desktop icon is created in this process,
if you follow the prompts).
o Once the UI is opened (while the SD Card is still in the computer), capture
images may be received on the filmstrip, and camera settings may be made
to your preferences and saved before reinstalling the SD Card back into the
camera.
o You must set the date and time on the UI before viewing images.
Camera software (firmware) updates may only be loaded into the camera using the
‘Uniqcam’ 2GB Class2 SD Card (provided). You should store this card in a safe place
as we suggest that once the camera set up is finalised to your preference, you use
another SD card for capturing purposes.
When updating the camera firmware, copy the update files (roots, usr.tgz and Z
Image) into the ‘update’ folder on the SD Card and then reinstall into the camera.
Turn the camera ‘on’. The camera will indicate acceptance of the firmware after a
short period by red and green blinking lights. See user manual.
The camera must only be charged using either the Uniqcam battery AC/DC adaptor
supplied. (Note: 6 volt) or the Uniqcam solar hood (an accessory).
Uniqcam has the following certifications:
o IP66 (Weather proof case)
o FCC
o CE
o C-tick
o See User Manual Page 6 for details.
The UI software on the computer should only be opened once the computer has
recognised the SD Card when installed in the computer.
WIFI and 3G functionality can only be achieved with genuine Uniqcam WIFI and 3G
dongles (supplied).
3G functionality can only be achieved by using the Huawai ‘Mobile Partner’ Dongle
software downloaded onto your PC, as specified by Uniqcam. See user manual.
The camera is weatherproof to IP66 standard- Do not submerge the camera in
water. Any damage caused by submersion is not covered by the warranty.
SD Cards of up to 32 GB can be used for capturing. (Class 2, 4 or 10 San Disk or
Toshiba)
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Up to 700,000 images (QVGA single photos) can be stored on a 32GB SD Card.
The system allows older images to be overwritten if the card gets full. See UI for this
setting.
If there is backlight at the capture location (which would lead to the object in the
foreground to have a dark image), there is a ‘backlight compensation’ function.
(HDR). See UI for this setting.
The PIR detection range is approx 10m. Persons in this range can be easily identified
by the camera
In low light conditions (with infra red function/camera version) the effective camera
capture range is up to 5 metres.
The camera PIR movement sensor will not operate behind glass.
The camera PIR movement sensor will not operate in its ‘detection’ mode if the
camera settings are for Time Lapse.
The standby performance of Uniqcam is at least 7 weeks (indefinite with solar hood
and good sunlight conditions). This reduces subject to the number of activations and
if 3G and WiFi is used (see below).
External RF IN devices stay in contact with the camera by a ‘sniff’ mode to conserve
power. Therefore the low standby power of the camera will maintain and increased
only slightly when external RF Devices are enabled. The 7 week standby time
assumes no activations over the period. Each activation will reduce the standby
time, mostly in fractions. In addition, if WIFI or 3G function are often engaged, it
will shorten the Battery Operation-Time. E.g. the camera with full battery will
operate approximately 20 days with 200 photos per day (in PIR or Time Lapse Mode,
no WIFI or 3G).
There are two capture modes.
. PIR Mode – the camera will operate when the PIR senses a movement.
. Time Lapse – the camera will operate at your pre set intervals/days. (In this mode
the PIR is deactivated so a movement outside the preset interval will not be
captured unless there is an RF intervention from the RF modules, if applicable).
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In ‘Covert’ mode the camera will not show any green ‘detection’ light at event
capture but will still show lights during camera initialisation.
Images may be encrypted using your own password settings. This would prevent
that other persons can not view the Photos w/o Password (encryption will not
increase processing time or increase power consumption).
Images can be set to include a watermark/digital signature – to prevent tampering
of Photos. This mode, if selected, will increase image processing time
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Images can be set to include a date and time stamp based on the computer or
internet time.
Images can be set to include a 40 character text to specify the camera location. E.g.
“Image from the factory at 2 Smith Street”.
Multiple still images may be captured over a specified time period.
In still image mode, an audio file (MP3) may be set over the still image capture
period preset by you.
In Video mode, over a pre set time, the file may include audio as well. (Note – in
some jurisdictions audio recording may be illegal. Hence this option has been
included).
The user interface (UI) has a battery level check function.
The user interface (UI) has an event log which records every aspect of the historic
performance of the camera (including battery performance).
The camera has 3 preloaded major application settings which may be chosen by the
user. See user manual.
o Intruder Cam Setting
o Traffic Cam Setting
o Pocket Cam Setting
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Any SMS notification can include a 127 character text to specify the location of the
camera/event/ E.g. “Detection at factory- 5 Smith Street”
The camera will send SMS’s to up to 6 mobile telephone numbers at the one time.
In default mode, the system will capture no more than 5 detections in 1 hour (then
reset to another 5 detections in the next hour). This has been included to present
unnecessary detections in heavy ‘traffic’ situations. However, this can be overridden
by the user to allow more detections in continuing sequence (2 to infinity).
When WIFI and 3G capability is enabled, picture and video capture settings will be
set to the following defaults:
o Video – 15 seconds max
o Picture – capture and audio recording – 20 seconds max
This has been set to reduce loads on the internet/broadband systems.
o In WIFI mode, SMS capability is not possible.
o Cameras with Infra Red (IR) functionality can be set to turn on IR permanently (on
detection) or only in low light situations. (e.g. twilight or night) (Below 2-3 lux)
o Each time the SD Card is connected to the UI on your computer the date and time
will be updated (computer-Time). If there is a delay in (then) installing the SD Card
into the camera (and turning the camera on), the camera’s internal clock (RTC) will
be out of sync with the actual time in accordance with the time taken between
computer and camera. Once turned on the camera will keep the time even if
(subsequently) turned off for a period (if connected to 3G or WIFI there is a precise
internet time imprint).
o The back plate to the camera with side hinges can be secured shut more
permanently by stainless steel screws (provided). A micro screwdriver is needed in
this case (not provided). Due to the fact that access to the ‘on-off’ switch can only
be gained by opening the side hinges, any person not familiar with the construction
of the camera will be challenged to establish how to (quickly and easily) turn off the
camera. This feature is an added security and may allow images and audio to be
continually captured if the camera is stolen (subject to your settings). This capability
may be further enhanced if the ‘Covert’ setting is activated (i.e. no recording light),
such that the thief would be unaware the camera would continue to record.
o The PIR field of vision is specified at 55 degrees horizontal and 46.5 degrees vertical.
o currently all Sensors ( RF IN ) will not operate with sleep/sniff mode because these
devices are programmed for a shorter transmission time. This means if RF- Sensors
are used and it is enabled on the User Interface < wireless switching> , the camera
will not operate in sniff mode, which means the standby current will be higher by
approx 5mA. Therefore it is recommended to operate the camera on Mains or Solar
Power, otherwise the battery will only last for approx 3 weeks. This does not refer to
the Remote Control (RF-IN) , AC-Controller (RF-Out) and Audio Alarm (RF-Out) and
also the external PIR (UC-PPIR)! UNIQCAM will change the code for all above Sensors
(RF-IN ) in such a way that the transmission length is 3-4 Sec which will be the
required specification for the "sniff "mode. Current Sensors for (RF-IN) can be used,
but have the above mentioned limitation. The plan is to change the code in the 2nd
Q , 2014.